Employment

WE ARE HERE TO PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES EXCELLENCE.

Charged with teaching more than 500 students in two excellent buildings—a K-6 Elementary School and a 7-12 Junior/Senior High School—Harlem Public Schools is one of the largest employers in Blaine County. We have 61 certified staff members and 36 classified staff members, which translates into an excellent Student-to-Teacher Ratio. We also boast a technologically rich environment and all students have access to computers.

The community of Harlem, Montana, is located between Havre and Malta in the scenic Milk River Valley. Close to the Little Rocky and Bears Paw mountains, we’re a farming and ranching community only 45 miles from the Canadian Border. We’re also close to Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, and a large number of our students live there. These students and their parents are extremely proud of their Native American Heritage.

There are many cultural events to attend throughout the year, including many Pow-Wow’s. Harlem High is the site of the only Seed Show left in Montana. The seed show is an agricultural fair occurs annually. Harlem abounds in wide-open country and big skies with excellent hunting and fishing and is a great place to live.

 

GET GREAT BENEFITS WHEN YOU TEACH AT HARLEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • New teachers start at year 5 on the pay scale: $41,930.
  • 4% raise for 2021-22 school year.
  • $2,000 signing bonus: $1,000 in September of 1st year and $1,000 in September of 2nd
  • Moving expenses up to $1,000 may be considered.
  • Premium Health Coverage: District will contribute up to $1,050 per month.
  • Coaching and tutoring opportunities.
  • 13 days of discretionary leave per year.
  • School district housing may be available.
  • Join us and be a Wildcat!

Harlem School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our latest job openings are posted below. Click here to learn how to contact us directly.

 

Click here to APPLY NOW!!

 

We ask that all Applicants please fill out the Applicants Rights & Consent to Fingerprint Form.

Click here to access that form & mail it to the following address:
Harlem Public Schools
Attn: Shawnae King
PO Box 339
Harlem, MT 59526

 

COACHING POOL INFORMATION

All persons interested in coaching positions for Harlem Schools must first complete a Coaching Application which includes a fingerprint/background check.

If the applicant has a ‘clean’ background check, their application will be presented to the Coaching Committee for review. If they are approved by the Coaching Committee, their names will be presented to the Board for a recommendation to become part of the coaching pool.

All coaching pool candidates that have not coached for the District in the past year will be subject to updating their application information, including but not limited to their fingerprint/ background check. (A current letter of interest should include all areas of coaching desired.)

Harlem Public Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply for a Coaching Position.

Currently Active Positions

CONTACT PERSON: Shawnae King,  Adm. Asst. | 406-353-2289 | PO Box 339 | Harlem, MT 59526

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Harlem Public Schools (“HPS”) is soliciting through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) the services of a qualified Architectural/Engineering firm to assist with the planning, design, and construction administration for the renovation and expansion of district facilities to include the entry, commons, kitchen, and gymnasium and ancillary spaces. This project is funded through a combination of building reserve and ESSER funds.

Prospective Architect/Engineering firm candidates may obtain a Qualification packet at the HPSAdministration Office, 610 1st Ave SE, Harlem, MT 59526, or by visiting the District’s website:
https://harlem-hs.k12.mt.us/. Responses to this Request for Qualifications for Architect/Engineering services must be submitted in compliance with the requirements of the Qualification packet and will be received at the HPS Administration Office at the address listed above until March 31, 2023, at 4:00 pm, local time. FAX RESPONSES, INCOMPLETE RESPONSES AND RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE AND TIME WILL BE DEEMED NON-COMPLIANT WITH THIS RFQ AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

From the list of interested and qualified candidates, the District will select the Architect/Engineering firm which is best qualified and best suits the District’s needs and intent regarding the project.

This request for qualifications does not commit the Board of Trustees for Harlem Public Schools to enter into any agreement, or to pay any expenses incurred in the preparation of any response to this request, or to ultimately procure any contract for the provision of these services. The Board of Trustees expressly reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject any or all proposals.

PUBLICATION DATES:
3/16/2023 – 3/29/2023

Superintendent of Harlem Schools


Effective:  2023-2024 School Year

Requirements: Administrative Application, Letter of Interest, Proper Montana Certification, Official Transcripts, Current Resume, Three Professional Reference Letters and Pass a Background Check

Salary: Negotiable

Closing Date: Until Filled

Posted: January 28, 2023

K-12 Special Education Instructor


Effective:  2022-23 School Year

Requirements: District Application, Letter of Interest, Proper Montana Certification, Official Transcripts, Current Resume, Three Reference Letters, and Pass a Background Check

Salary: CBA

Closing Date: Until Filled

Posted: August 11, 2022

IN HOUSE POSITION OPENING
TITLE I TEACHER


Effective: 2023-2024 School Year

Requirements: Transfer paperwork will be in the business office.
Please see Evelyn Bigby for any further questions.

Closing Date: April 7, 2023

Posted: March 22, 2023

Elementary Teacher


Effective:  2022-2023 School Year

Requirements: District Application, Proper Montana Endorsements, Letter of Interest, Official Transcripts, Current Resume, Three Professional Reference Letters, and Background Check

Salary: CBA for Elementary Teacher

Closing Date: Until Filled

JH Track Coach


Effective:  2022-2023 School Year

Requirements: District Application and Background Check

Salary: CBA

Closing Date: Until Filled

High School Librarian


Effective:  Rest of Current Year and 2023-2034 School Year

Requirements: District Application, Proper Montana Endorsements, Letter of Interest, Official Transcripts, Current Resume, Three Professional Reference Letters, and Background Check

Salary: CBA

Closing Date: Until Filled

High School Math


Effective:  Rest of Current Year and 2023-2034 School Year

Requirements: District Application, Proper Montana Endorsements, Letter of Interest, Official Transcripts, Current Resume, Three Professional Reference Letters, and Background Check

Salary: CBA

Closing Date: Until Filled

High School English Teacher


Effective:  Rest of Current Year and 2023-2034 School Year

Requirements: District Application, Proper Montana Endorsements, Letter of Interest, Official Transcripts, Current Resume, Three Professional Reference Letters, and Background Check

Salary: CBA

Closing Date: Until Filled

Part-time Bus Drivers


Effective:  2022-2023 School Year

Requirements: District Application or Letter of Interest. Current CDL with “S” Bus Endorsement or willing to obtain one, First Aide/CPR, DOT Physical, Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Pass a Background Check

Salary: $19.33/hr.

Deadline: Until Filled

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift or carry up to 30 pounds.

Posted: March 1, 2023

Transportation Director/Activities Coordinator


Effective:  2022-2023 School Year

Requirements: District Application, meet District age requirement (21 years of age). Must be able to pass a background check. Official Transcripts, Current Resume, and Three Reference Letters. Current CDL with “S” Bus Endorsement or willing to obtain one, First Aide/CPR, DOT Physical, Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Pass a Background CHeck.

Salary: Negotiated

Deadline: Until filled

Posted: January 16, 2023

Harlem Public Schools is accepting applications for:
 Substitute Teachers
 Custodians
 Kitchen Help
 Office Help
 Bus Drivers
Please pick applications up at the District Office or go on line at:
www.harlem-hs.k12.mt.us.
The District is willing to help bus drivers obtain certification.

Paraprofessionals and Part-Time Para’s


Effective:  2022-2023 School Year

Requirements: District Application and meet District Age Requirement of 21 years of Age. Transcripts with 60 semester credits or higher – Para II, if no transcripts must be able to pass Harlem Schools Highly Qualified Assessment – Para I. Must be able to pass a background check.

Salary: Pending Negotiations

Closing Date: Until Filled